Rubbish Bins

Rubbish bins seem to fill really quickly- especially kitchen ones. Have you ever been in a rush and emptied it and forgot to replace the bin bag? The next person does not always realise there is no bag in there and you can end up with one very messy bin to clean. Leave a few spares bags in the bottom of the bin as then even if you are in a hurry it will take just a few seconds to replace the one you have take out.

Bins can get very smelly too, especially in summer; but a couple of slices of lemon wiped around the inside of the bin lid will help to combat this problem.

Floors

If a floor looks dirty and messy the whole room does. You need a simple way of keeping your floors looking good all of the time, the answer could be laminate flooring by Factory Direct Flooring as it takes very little effort to sweep and mop so that it comes up like new. The final coat that the manufacturers use ensures that it is stain and water resistant, and is not prone to scratches or dents. It is cheaper than most other flooring types and will last for many years; an added bonus is that it is very easy to install.

Bed Linen

When you decide to change the household bed linen from John Lewis, or whoever your favourite seller is, do you find that you spend ages trying to get the right sheets and pillowcases together so the bedding sets match? The easiest time to do this is when the laundry has dried before you put it away. Fold each sheet and place it inside a pillowcase it belongs with, and do the same with the quilt cover and other pillowcases. Then it is simple just to pick out the set for the bed you are about to change.

Oven Cleaning

There are not many people that look forward to the prospect of having to scrub an oven clean, but it is a job that has to be done at some point. You can stop it getting so messy be placing a sheet of tinfoil on the bottom of the oven, then any spillages will not stain the oven itself, and the foil is easily replaceable. When you are roasting anything put foil over the top of the meat until the last half hour or so; this reduces that amount of fat splashes that cause most of the gunk inside an oven.

If you really cannot face this task then there are people who specialise in cleaning ovens, but you have to be prepared to pay around £100 for the job to be done. It pays to keep on top of keeping your oven clean so you don’t end up with one messy and daunting task ahead.

Anything that can help to reduce the amount of housework you have to do is welcome, but sometimes you have no choice but to get stuck in and do it.